Ely has 189 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
90% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 78% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 6 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 35% of food businesses in Ely.
14 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
8 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket | 189 | 4.8/5 | 89% |
| Soham | 64 | 4.7/5 | 79% |
| Cambridge | 57 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Littleport | 57 | 4.4/5 | 71% |
| Burwell | 32 | 4.7/5 | 86% |
| Chippenham | 28 | 4.8/5 | 90% |
There are currently 189 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Ely, out of 621,016 rated establishments across the UK.
In Ely, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 78% of rated businesses in Ely hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Ely are carried out by East Cambridgeshire. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Ely was last updated on 19 May 2026.